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Connecting the Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect
Connecting to an SFP+ Ethernet or Fibre Channel Port
Installing or Removing SFP Transceivers
Caution
Excessively removing and installing an SFP transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and install
transceivers more often than necessary. We recommend that you disconnect cables before installing or removing
SFP transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Use an SFP transceiver to connect to a Fibre Channel port.
Installing a Transceiver
Use an SFP+ transceiver to connect to an Ethernet or Fibre Channel port.
Caution
Excessively installing and removing an SFP or SFP+ transceiver can shorten its life. Do not remove and install
transceivers unless it is absolutely necessary. We recommend disconnecting cables before installing or removing
transceivers to prevent damage to the cable or transceiver.
Procedure
Step 1
Attach an ESD wrist strap and follow its instructions for use.
Step 2
Remove the dust cover from the port cage.
Step 3
Remove the dust cover from the port end of the transceiver.
Step 4
Insert the transceiver into the port:
• If the transceiver has a Mylar tab, position the transceiver with the tab on the bottom, and then gently
• If the transceiver has a bale clasp, position the transceiver with the clasp on the bottom, close the clasp
Caution
Note
Removing a Transceiver
Use an SFP+ transceiver to connect to an Ethernet or Fibre Channel port.
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insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks into place.
by pushing it up over the transceiver, and then gently insert the transceiver into the port until it clicks
into place.
If the transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly positioned and the tab or clasp
are in the correct position before continuing.
If you cannot install the cable into the transceiver, insert or leave the dust plug in the cable end of
the transceiver.
Connecting to an SFP+ Ethernet or Fibre Channel Port
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